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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.36, 1,013.19 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.36, 1,013.19 and 188.45 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.36 : 1,013.19 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.36/1,013.19 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.36x = 1,013.19 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.36x = 190,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,935.66/675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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